USAID Releases Localization Progress Report

In fiscal year 2022, USAID reached its highest level and percent of direct local funding in a decade and with the new report, is launching a transparent new indicator for tracking local leadership in USAID’s work.   In November 2021, Administrator Samantha Power announced two targets: first, by FY 2025, USAID will channel a quarter of … [Read more…]

USAID OIG Portal Notice

The USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to report fraud, waste, abuse (including sexual exploitation and abuse), and corruption related to programming, personnel, or operations for which OIG provides oversight. To better serve its mission, OIG is pleased to announce the release of a new online Hotline portal … [Read more…]

USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair Registration is Open

Registration is open for the Crisis Operations Hiring Fair for positions within CPS/OTI. During these virtual Hiring Fairs, USAID will conduct interviews, share information about Crisis Operations job opportunities and field questions during live question and answer sessions. Register here. USAID Crisis Operations Hiring Fair features: Date and time: 

Revocation of Executive Order 14042 and FAR Clause 52.223-99

USAID guidance to rescind any policies that were adopted to implement E.O. 14042 (Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors). Dear Contractors: On May 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14099 on “Moving Beyond COVID–19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers.”  This E.O. 14099 revokes E.O. 14042 dated September 9, 2021 … [Read more…]

How do I obtain an UEI number?

The DUNS Number was replaced by a new, non-proprietary identifier that is provided by the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This new identifier is called the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), or the Entity ID. Submitting a registration and getting a Unique Entity ID are FREE. What’s the difference between only getting a Unique Entity ID … [Read more…]

EVENT – Talking with Primes: Best Practices for Working with USAID as a Sub-awardee

When? Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Host: Matthew Johnson, USAID Industry Liaison In this webinar, USAID will review: 1) Best practices for USAID sub-awardees2) USAID sub-award strategy for finding the right funding opportunities and partners3) How to connect with prime implementers4) Framework for your conversations and negotiations … [Read more…]

USAID 14th Annual Small Business Conference

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) invites you to their 14th Annual Small Business Conference titled “Pathways to Partnership”. The conference will offer the opportunity for existing and prospective U.S. small business partners to engage with USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices and Mission staff on Wednesday … [Read more…]

USAID Projects – How to report a fraud?

The USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to report fraud, waste, abuse (including sexual exploitation and abuse), and corruption related to programming, personnel, or operations for which OIG provides oversight. To better serve its mission, OIG is pleased to announce the release of a new online Hotline portal … [Read more…]